In the end, Minnesota (19-7 overall, 7-7 Big Ten) turned the ball over 20 times and were outscored on points off turnovers, 30-23. Ultimately, that was the difference, especially after an inbounds turnover led to the Buckeyes building the slight cushion they needed in overtime.

After a tough two-loss week in Los Angeles, the No. 9 Ohio State women’s basketball team (21-3, 10-3) started a run of four home games in their last six, starting with the Minnesota Golden Gophers (19-7,